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In 1903, the first successful powered airplane, the Wright Flyer, was invented by the Wright Brothers, Orville and Wilbur Wright. This invention marked a significant milestone in aviation history and paved the way for modern air travel.
Orville and Wilbur Wright invented the first successful airplane in 1903. Their invention revolutionized the way people traveled and paved the way for modern aviation.
French chemist Édouard Bénédictus invented laminated glass in 1903. He discovered that placing a cellulose layer between two glass sheets could prevent the glass from shattering upon impact.
Albert Parkhouse invented the windshield wiper in 1903. His invention helped improve visibility for drivers during inclement weather conditions.
The Wright brothers invented their first glider in 1900, with further designs and improvements made in subsequent years leading up to their successful powered flight in 1903.
In 1903, the Wright brothers achieved the first controlled, sustained, powered flight of an aircraft at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Their aircraft, the Wright Flyer, flew for 12 seconds and covered a distance of 120 feet. This event is considered a major milestone in aviation history.